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Errinundra National Park
Visitor Guide
Errinundra National Park is one of East Gippsland’s most outstanding natural areas,
protecting Victoria’s largest stand of rainforest and age old tall eucalypt forests. The park now
covers 39,870 hectares extending from Mt Ellery across the Errinundra Plateau, which rises
more than 1000 metres above sea level, to the Coast Range.
Location and access
Remnants and history
Errinundra National Park is 373 km east of
Melbourne via the Princes Highway. The two main
approaches are:
The plateau was linked to ancient trails and
meeting places for local Aboriginal tribes.
European history is evident here from derelict
mine shafts, old fence lines and machinery
associated with early grazing leases, gold mining
and timber harvesting.
From the west via the Bonang Road, Gap Road
and Gunmark Road; or
From the south, turn off the Princes Highway
along Combienbar Road, 54 km east of Orbost.
Drive through Club Terrace to Errinundra Road
which climbs onto the Plateau. Allow two hours
driving time from Orbost.
Things to see and do
The bushwalking and management tracks are
ideal for easy and medium length walks.
• Mt Ellery offers spectacular views and a close
look at the granite tors.
• Ancient Mountain Plum Pines are easily
accessible from Goonmirks Rocks Road.
• Errinundra Saddle features the history of the
park and boardwalk through cool temperate
rainforest.
Car touring
The Baldwin Spencer Trail which passes through
the park closely follows the route of scientist and
explorer William Baldwin Spencer.
Facilities and accommodation
Frosty Hollow is the only camping area in the
park. Other sites with basic facilities and reliable
water are located on the map overleaf.
Road conditions
Road conditions can deteriorate quickly at any
time of the year. Some roads are subject to
permanent seasonal closures during the wetter
months when rain and snow make them
impassable. Check with Parks Victoria for up to
date information.
Wilderness wonder
The Errinundra National Park was recently
expanded by 12,340ha due to the State
Government’s commitment to preserving old
growth forest for future generations.
Errinundra Plateau is a south east extension of
the Monaro Tablelands. It contains three granite
outcrops - Mt Ellery, Mt Morris and Cobbs Hillwhich extend into the rain clouds, causing much
of the rain which falls in the catchment areas.
Clouds come from the coast, dropping their rain
as they rise above the plateau. Three high points
also push the rivers off in different directions.
Ancient forests
Errinundra National Park is unique in that it offers
both ancient cool temperate and warm temperate
rainforest. It is dominated by Southern Sassafras
and Black Olive Berry and features Mountain
Plum Pines, some specimens of which are over
400 years old.
The Plateau’s tall, wet eucalypt forests of shining
gum and Cut-tail include some giants many
hundreds of years old. These species occur in
some areas over an understorey rainforest
forming what is known as a ‘mixed forest’.
River sources
Errinundra Plateau is the source of seven rivers
flowing south, north and east, providing water for
many of the regions communities before flowing
into Bass Strait or becoming part of the Snowy
River system.
For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on
13 1963 or visit our website at www.parks.vic.gov.au
Bonang
to Bendoc
to Delegate
Delegate River
Camping Area
The Gap
Scenic
Reserve
Tea Tree Flat
GUNMARK
Queensborough
River
Picnic Area
Brown
Mountain
Frosty Hollow
Errinundra Saddle
Bonang River
Picnic Area
Waratah
Lookout
Cobb
Hill
Goongerah
to Orbost
Ellery
Saddle
Mt Morris
Picnic Area
Bombala
Delegate
Ocean
View
Lookout
ERRINUNDRA
NATIONAL
PARK
Mt Ellery
Cann
Rive
r
Orbost
Ada River
Camping Area
Ellery
Camp
Genoa
to Club Terrace
to Princes Hwy
Errinundra
National Park
N
Highway
Toilets
Minor/unsealed road
0
2
4
Camping
Walking track
K I L O M E T R E S
Lookout
Errinundra N.P.
Cartography by Charles Walsh
Nature Tourism Services 08/06
Fireplace
Further information
Recreational
Facilities
Guided walk
Picnic area
Fuel
Park information
Walking track
MELBOURNE
Parks Victoria Information Centre
13 1963 or visit the website www.parks.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria Orbost
Warnings
171 Nicholson St Orbost 3888 Tel: (03) 5161 1222
Errinundra National Park is in the East Gippsland Total Fire Ban District. It is your responsibility to know if it is a
Parks Victoria Bendoc Dowling St Bendoc 3888
day of Total Fire Ban. If in doubt call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line: 1800 240 667.
Tel: (02) 6459 0500
Snowy River Orbost Visitor Information Centre
Lochiel St, Orbost 3888 Tel: (03) 5154 2424
Park closures
Be prepared to leave early as extreme weather may cause the closure of some park areas for public safety.
August 2012. Printed on 100% Australian made recycled paper